Quick Info
| Profession | Cricketer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 22/11/1999 |
| Age | 26 years |
| Birthplace | Jammu & Kashmir |
Latest News about Umran Malik
25/03/2026
Umran Malik was reported as part of Kolkata Knight Riders’ fast-bowling discussion ahead of IPL 2026, with coverage focusing on whether the team’s injury-hit pace unit could create an opening for him. The report noted that he had been bought by KKR in IPL 2025 but had still not made his debut for the franchise.
26/02/2026
Coverage from a domestic tournament reported a difficult outing for Umran Malik, where he conceded heavy runs in a short spell. The report highlighted concerns about his bowling performance after he gave away 59 runs in two overs, including 36 in one over.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous for | Bowling the fastest over of the IPL 2021 during a match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Royal Challengers Bangalore on 6 October 2021 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 180 cm (5' 9") |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Natural Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Education | Class tenth drop-out |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Islam |
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| Marital Status | Unmarried |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Abdul Rashid (a fruit seller) |
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| Siblings | Two older sisters |
Career
| International Debut |
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| Jersey Number | #24 (IPL) | ||||
| Domestic/State Team |
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| Coach/Mentor | Randhir Singh Minhas | ||||
| Batting Style | Right-handed bat | ||||
| Bowling Style | Right-arm fast | ||||
| Records |
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| IPL Awards | Emerging Player of the IPL 2022 | ||||
| IPL Stats | 26 matches, 29 wickets in IPL (as of March 2026) | ||||
| T20I Stats | 8 matches, 11 wickets |
Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/umran_malik_1/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Umran Malik stepped in for Thangarasu Natarajan at Sunrisers Hyderabad due to Natarajan's COVID-19 diagnosis. | |
| 2. Randhir Minhas, his coach, commended Malik's skills but noted his relaxed approach at first. | |
| 3. Malik honed his pace skills by playing with a tennis ball in his younger years. | |
| 4. Initially left out of the starting lineup for the U-19 Jammu and Kashmir team. | |
| 5. Impressed coach Ajay Ratra with his swift pace during training sessions. | |
| 6. Earned a spot in the Jammu & Kashmir team under the mentorship of Irfan Pathan. | |
| 7. Training sessions were interrupted by protests against the repeal of Article 370 in 2019. | |
| 8. Received accolades from cricket figures like David Warner, Harsha Bhogle, and Aakash Chopra for his strong performances. | |
| 9. Started playing leather-ball cricket in 2017 after gaining popularity in tennis-ball cricket. | |
| 10. Hails from Gujjar Nagar in Jammu. | |
| 11. Made his Ranji Trophy debut in the 2018–19 season representing Jammu & Kashmir. |